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Doshas — Vata Balancing Practices — Ayurveda & Seasonal Yoga for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches & Practitioners

Lesson Overview

In this lesson we, provide teaching and practice techniques intended to decrease vata dosha.

Objective

Be prepared to offer a cohesive general approach and to teach specific yoga techniques with the intention of decreasing vata dosha.

Description

Review the typical calendar dates of vata season in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Discuss a general approach to asana when the intention is to decrease vata dosha, including specific instructions for the level of muscular effort and how you might approach strength and flexibility. Provide considerations for asana and pose categories and a pranayama practice that can help to decrease vata. Discuss music and other general energetic practices.

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